SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE
LIBRARY AFFAIRS

Title of Position:      Collection Development Librarian
Appointment:    Assistant or Associate Professor, full-time, 12 month,
continuing
Available:              July 1, 2006, or later

Environment:  The library services of Southern Illinois University
Carbondale (SIUC) are centralized in Morris Library. The Library holds more
than 2.4 million volumes, 3.1 million microform units, over 12,500 current
periodicals and serials, and a wide-range of electronic resources and
databases. As the campus center for access to academic information and
collaborative academic technology projects, the Library provides assistive
services including reference, instructional and
technical support, distance learning, geographic information systems (GIS),
and multimedia courseware development. Morris Library is a member of the
Association of Research Libraries and the Greater Western Library
Alliance.  Librarians at SIUC are faculty and are covered by
collective bargaining.  In January 2006, the Library will begin an
extensive and complete renovation and expansion of Morris Library which
represents the largest capital construction project in the history of the
University. Additional information about SIUC and Library Affairs is
available on the World Wide Web (http://www.lib.siu.edu).

Responsibilities:  Responsible for the selection of materials for the
Library's general materials accounts. Recommend allocation of acquisition
budget for library materials, including consideration of factors such as
inflation rates, foreign exchange rates, and level of research/teaching in
various subject areas. Work with Acquisitions Librarian and Electronic
Resources Librarian to ensure efficient and effective expenditure of
library materials budget.  Develop and maintain collection development
policy. Maintain and enhance approval plans for purchase of monographic
materials. Work with Library faculty to facilitate selection of appropriate
materials for the collection. Serve as liaison to academic departments as
needed.  Oversee the selection of gift materials to be added to the
Library's collections. Represent the Library on appropriate state and
regional committees that promote collaboration among libraries in
purchasing and sharing library materials and other resources.

Required Qualifications: ALA accredited Master's of Library Science.  For
appointment at the Assistant Professor rank: minimum 3 years professional
experience in collection development in an academic library. For
appointment at the Associate Professor rank: minimum 5 years professional
experience in collection development in an academic library with a clear
record of innovation and improvement in collection development program and
services. Strong leadership skills and the ability to work both
independently and collegially in a demanding and rapidly changing
environment using well-developed analytical, organizational, management,
and communication skills (oral and written).  For appointment at the
Assistant Professor rank: interest and potential to meet established
Library Affairs criteria for promotion and tenure, including professional
service and published research.  For appointment at the Associate Professor
rank: a sustained record of peer-reviewed research and publications
including a record of professional service at state, regional, or national
levels.

Preferred Qualifications:  Additional Masters in Humanities
field.  Supervisory experience.           Experience working with other
libraries in shared collection development.  Record of successful
achievements in grant applications and awards.

Salary:   Competitive   (Assistant Professor $50,000 minimum) (Associate
Professor $55,000 minimum)

Deadline for Application:  February 3, 2006, or until filled

Application: Submit a letter of application stating qualifications and
background for this position, a resume, and the names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of three professional
references. References may be contacted by Morris Library and asked to
comment on your experience and qualifications for this position. All
materials should be addressed to:
                 Sherry Elders, Personnel Coordinator
                 Library Affairs
                 Mail Code 6632
                 Southern Illinois University Carbondale
                 605 Agriculture Drive
                 Carbondale, IL 62901
                  Telephone: 618-453-1458; E-mail: apply@lib.siu.edu

SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to
enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase
its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are
welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.